Taman Lawang
| Taman Lawang | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Aditya Gumay |
| Produced by | Olga Syahputra |
| Starring | Olga Syahputra Nikita Mirzani Ferry Irawan Angie Bobby Tience Tarra Budiman Chand Kelvin Jony Billy |
| Distributed by | Wasita Film |
Release date |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Language | Indonesian |
Taman Lawang (lit. Lawang Park) is an Indonesian comedy-horror movie about transvestites in Lawang Park who are forced to prostitute to make ends meet. The film was released on 7 November 2013, starring Olga Syahputra and Nikita Mirzani.[1] The film was directed by Aditya Gumai with Asye Berti Saulina as its executive producer.[2]
Chand Kelvin was one of the actors who portrayed a transvestite in the movie. He wanted to show the other side of a transvestite: "It's a new experience, being a transvestite. However, that's just acting. Usually there is a judgment among the community that transvestites are scums of society. Only the movie 'Lawang Park' shows a different angle, namely how difficult it is to earn money. So I thought, transvestites should not be looked down upon".[3]
Plot
The story is of a reliable young journalist named Angie (Angie Virgin) who is challenged to investigate mysterious events in Lawang Park. The event begins with the death of a transvestite, named Ningrum (Bobby Tience). Ningrum was killed while trying to escape a raid. He fled with his best friend, Cynthia (Olga Syahputra). After Ningrum's death, Cynthia began to experience strange events and occurrences and becomes a terror victim.[4]
Cynthia feels Ningrum is angry because he could not help her when she falls into a river, and in the end, she dies. Reportedly, the figures of Ningrum and Cynthia often wander, and Angie continues to be haunted by their ghosts.
Cast
- Olga Syahputra as well as the protagonist named Cynthia and Producer.
- Nikita Mirzani
- Bobby Tience
- Ferry Irawan
- Angie Virgin
- Tarra Budiman
- Chand Kelvin
- Jony Billy
- Trans women of Lawang Park as cameo.
References
- ^ Ayu Utami. 6 November 2013. Para Waria Ramaikan Acara Nonton Bareng Film Taman Lawang.
- ^ Heribertus Irwan Wahyu Kintoko. Editor: Agung Budi Santoso. 4 November 2013. Ini Dia Bocoran Honor Olga Syahputra Untuk Peran Waria di Film Taman Lawang.
- ^ Munady dan Prlm. 4 November 2013. "Pikiran Rakyat Online", Chand Kevin Jadi Banci Taman Lawang.
- ^ Sony Cinema Products Corporation. Cinema 21, Taman Lawang, diakses pada 2 November 2013.